Open Water Instructor

Company Overview

Red Sea Sports & Entertainment (RSSE), a subsidiary of Red Sea Global (RSG), specializes in creating exceptional land and marine recreational activities at The Red Sea destination. RSSE manages a wide range of sports, adventure, and leisure services including water sports via Galaxea, adventure activities through Akun, and leisure experiences delivered by WAMA. RSSE supports Saudi Vision 2030 by promoting inclusive sports and tourism, in partnership with the Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

Job Purpose

The Open Water Instructor plays a central role on-site, responsible for conducting superior scuba diving training and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a luxury marine tourism setting. This role ensures safe, professional instruction consistent with international diving education standards, while also supporting dive center operations and encouraging marine environmental conservation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scuba diving courses following globally recognized standards such as PADI or SSI.
• Prioritize safety and professionalism in all training sessions, adhering strictly to company regulations.
• Deliver outstanding guest service to create memorable and engaging instructional experiences.
• Assist the Dive Center Manager with daily operational activities.
• Maintain a professional appearance reflecting luxury hospitality standards.
• Prepare training facilities, classrooms, and dive sites pre-opening and support equipment readiness.
• Gain thorough knowledge of local dive sites, training zones, and environmental factors.
• Lead academic, confined water, and open water sessions for both entry-level and advanced courses.
• Provide detailed pre-dive briefings and post-dive reviews.
• Closely supervise students during water activities to enforce safety compliance.
• Evaluate student performances and certify successful participants as per agency guidelines.
• Conduct diving activities with robust risk assessments and emergency readiness.
• Support dive excursions and guide certified divers as needed.
• Assist with equipment preparation, fitting, and maintenance post-dive.
• Keep meticulous student records, certification documents, and training logs.
• Advocate responsible diving practices and marine environmental awareness.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental protocols, including first aid and emergency certifications.
• Uphold corporate policies, standard operating procedures, and provide timely incident reporting.
• Stay current with evolving diving standards, teaching methods, and contribute to enhancing training programs and guest services.

Qualifications and Skills

• Certification as an Open Water Scuba Instructor from accredited agencies like PADI or SSI.
• Active instructor status with valid professional memberships.
• A minimum of two years' experience instructing scuba in commercial contexts.
• Up-to-date certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Emergency Oxygen provision.
• Proven ability to instruct diverse learner groups across various skill levels.
• Experience within luxury tourism or resort environments preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Strong instructional, coaching, and customer engagement capabilities.
• Firm commitment to safety and guest satisfaction principles.
• Ability to interact effectively with multicultural and high-end clientele.
• Organizational aptitude and time management expertise.
• Professional demeanor consistent with luxury hospitality norms.
• Capable of independent work and cooperative team involvement.

Additional Desired Competencies

• Advanced or specialty instructor certifications (e.g., Rescue Diver, Specialty Instructor).
• Multilingual abilities, especially Arabic proficiency.
• Skills in underwater photography or videography.
• Knowledge of marine species identification and environmental conservation methods.

Work Context

This role operates within a luxury marine tourism and dive center environment. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and peak tourist seasons is required. The position involves frequent in-water activities and exposure to diverse environmental conditions. The instructor is fundamental to ensuring safe, high-standard training and exceptional guest experiences in an immersive nature setting.